Postcode SE26 4AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Perry Vale area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Vale is £56,800 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Perry Vale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has a low crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Perry Vale is £56,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 4AJ.
Perry Vale near SE26 4AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £812,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £621,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 4AJ postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.